Shortening
Crossword Clue and Answers

Looking for answers to the "Shortening" crossword clue? it's your lucky day, we have them! Today we have 6 crossword solutions for Shortening.

We most recently saw this clue in The Sun Cryptic.

We deem Shortening to be a UNCOMMON crossword clue as we have not seen it regularly in many crossword publications.

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Publications

  • The Sun Cryptic - Tuesday, 23 Nov 2021
  • The Sun Cryptic - Tuesday, 17 Nov 2020

Crossword Answers

3 letters

OIL
Oil paint containing pigment that is used by an artist

4 letters

LARD
Soft white semisolid fat obtained by rendering the fatty tissue of the hog

9 letters

ABRIDGING

11 letters

CONTRACTION
The act of decreasing (something) in size or volume or quantity or scope

12 letters

ABBREVIATING

ABBREVIATION
Shortening something by omitting parts of it